--- title: "Future Cadets | AFROTC" url: "/academics/AFROTC/future-cadets" type: page date: 2026-05-17 updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Future Cadets | AFROTC ## Future Cadets Hello, prospective *Bronx Bomber*! Interested in learning about Air Force ROTC? Air Force ROTC Detachment 560 at Manhattan University invites prospective cadets to attend a virtual information session over Microsoft Teams and learn more about the program, curriculum, leadership training and opportunities available through AFROTC. Attending an information session does not commit you to joining AFROTC or the United States Air Force. It is simply an opportunity to ask questions, explore your options and learn more about the curriculum, benefits and opportunities we offer. We look forward to speaking with you. ### Attend a Virtual Information Session **This is required & intended to answer all your questions! \*** - Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm EST - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm EST - Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm EST - Tuesday, Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm EST - Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027, 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm EST [Register for Virtual Information Session](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-9YYF8m6sE-L2w7srQtrIr0RTJEtJ9NMjU9-64CkE4NUN0gwNDNWTjk0N01MUjEwMFNINFlRUTZPOS4u&route=shorturl) ### 2026 Key Dates **May 2026**: Fall 2026 Enrollment is Open **12 August 2026**: Fall 2026 Enrollment Deadline [Learn more about U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarships](https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/) ### What You Will Learn We will provide information about: - Air & Space Studies courses - Paying for college - Guaranteed job placement - Excellent salary and benefits - Traveling the world - Becoming a leader Make sure to browse our website, follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nyc_afrotc/) and attend the information session with any questions. Follow us to stay in tune with what our cadets are up to. If you wish to join us, review the enrollment steps below and contact us with any questions at . ### General Requirements 1. Be enrolled at Manhattan University or one of Detachment 560รข€™s [crosstown schools](/academics/AFROTC/crosstown-schools "AFROTC | Crosstown Schools"). 2. Be enrolled full-time for five consecutive semesters. 3. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 as a college student. 4. Be between 18 and 42 years old at graduation, or 18 and 33 if pursuing a rated career field. 5. Be a U.S. citizen by the spring semester of your AS200/250 year, typically sophomore year. 6. Transfer, graduate and prior military students may apply. ### Enrollment Steps 1. ***Attend a virtual information session*** *using the registration links above.* 2. ***Complete the Air Force ROTC admissions form.*** [*Apply here.*](/academics/AFROTC/apply-to-afrotc "Apply | AFROTC") *Please do not apply if you have not been enrolled at Manhattan University or one of our* [*crosstown schools*](/academics/AFROTC/crosstown-schools "AFROTC | Crosstown Schools")*, or if you do not meet the general requirements listed above. Admissions forms will be reviewed on a rolling basis.* 3. ***Attend the New Cadet Orientation Program (NCOP).*** *You will be invited to NCOP once you have completed steps 1 and 2.* If you have questions, please email . ### AFROTC Resources - [Academic Calendar](/offices/registrar/academic-calendar "Academic Calendar") - [Transcript Dropoff](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5CU00FrhlpK8hPWPqXqOHJvEhA-oQB4oY0gjCsy0VS6doYg/viewform) - [Register for DAAS Classes](/admissions/rotc-dept/register-for-class) - [AFROTCI 36-2011 Volume 3](https://content.manhattan.edu/admissions/_pdfs/rotc/AFROTCI-36-2011_Vol%203_Cadet_Operations.pdf) - [Fitness Standards CAO 2 Jun 2021](/admissions/rotc-dept/Fitness-Chart.pdf) - [Height and Weight Standards](https://content.manhattan.edu/rotc-dept/BMI-Chart.pdf) - [Disqualifying Medical Conditions](https://content.manhattan.edu/rotc-dept/Medical-Conditions-Disqualifying-for-Accession-into-the-Military-OSD005788-25.pdf) - [Dress and Personal Appearance DAFI 36-2903 CAO 4 Dec 2025](https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-2903/dafi36-2903.pdf) white 1 Learn about joining AFROTC Detachment 560 at Manhattan University, including eligibility requirements, enrollment steps and upcoming virtual information session